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Streetlight Serenade
03:45
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Streetlights glow on the night sky
Orange and smoky with clouds
Full tank, there's not a soul around
and the Interpol is a bit too loud
I feel as tall as a tree
A caged bird who's been set free
I feel free to march to the beat
of my own timpani
Weightless, but it starts to fade
I'm leaving, though I wish I stayed
I wish I didn't have to drive
Turn tail, and say goodbye
Well we all seek comfort and we all seek truth
and I guess I found a little of both in you
So I'll wait back home and patiently pine
cause there's always clouds before sunshine
and I, well I guess I'll take my time
I know I complain that it's to far
but I don't mind, no I don't mind
For a voice that soothes, it's not that far
no I don't mind, no I don't mind
Well we all seek comfort and we all seek truth
and I guess I found a little of both in you
So I'll wait back home and patiently pine
cause there's always clouds before sunshine
and I, well I guess I'll take my time
I know I complain that it's to far
but I don't mind, no I don't mind
For a voice that soothes, it's not that far
no I don't mind, no I don't mind
I know I complain that it's to far
but I don't mind, no I don't mind
So I'll drive home and watch the stars
no I don't mind, no I don't mind
"Well I'm glad you made it home"
The only words you sent to me
But I wish it was your voice and not the phone
Well that's the trouble with words I'm sure you'll agree
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2. |
Close My Eyes
03:21
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When I was just a little boy
I only looked up to myself
There was no shadow over me
Just time and the toys up on the shelf
Cause leaving doesn’t always make things right
I’m breathing just to sleep another night
Why can’t I lie awake at night
And fix the things you cannot change
In retrospect I should’ve tried
To leave the autopilot, crack a smile
Cause sinners not heroes will catch your eye
So pay attention once in awhile
Cause leaving doesn’t always make things right
I’m breathing just to sleep another night
Why can’t I lie awake at night
And fix the things you cannot change
Shut your ears and close my eyes
Show me sins and tell me lies
To be a rock is all I’ve found
I can’t bear to hear another sound
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3. |
The Frost
04:14
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It’s autumn again and I feel at loss
The leaves are still falling but there’s frost on the moss
My mind’s cluttered up with the checklists un-crossed
Well I pictured my future more matte but it’s gloss
And all of these things you’re asked to endure
And all that you wanted was simple and pure
Well there are things that I want and I should indicate
But realize just now that it’s a bit too late
Cause I know your name
It's written in my dreams at night in ten million ways
And I know, yes I know I shouldn't be ashamed
Cause I know what you’re saying, but I don’t see it that way
Show yourself now and you won’t know the cost
Slow your life down but anticipate the frost
Work all day long and you’re left with just dross
Well you’re not aware now but you’re nailed to a cross
Cause I’ve seen your face
I’ve seen it in my dreams at night in ten million ways
And I know, yes I know I shouldn't be ashamed
Cause I know what you’re saying, but I don’t see it that way
Silver suns and gold dreams, they are standing right in front of me
And I want these songs to shake my heroes in grave
But for now just my knees shake and I guess that’s O.K.
Cause I know your face
It haunts me in my dreams and night, I can’t stay away
And I know, yes I know I shouldn't be ashamed
Cause I know what you want for me, but I don’t feel the same
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4. |
Bending the Truth
02:07
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People come from all around and try to tell their tale
But their words are thin as paper plates that just went up on sale
People always talk a lot but they don’t say what they mean
You thought that you had me fooled, but I’d like to think I’m pretty keen
And so it goes
People say that they won’t change whatever comes in play
But people are changing all the time just in their subtle ways
People always talk a lot but they don’t say what they mean
I thought I had you figured out, but there’s a side I haven’t seen
And so it goes
People always talk a lot but they don’t say what they mean
And I’d like to think I am better than that, but my conscious isn’t clean
And so it goes
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5. |
Summer Sun
04:40
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Peace like a blanket covers me
Warm and reassuring, but maybe that’s not what I need
Silly, silent thoughts, a laugh, and a cup of tea
Are all but left alone, forgotten soil, forgotten seed
So lay your head down now to rest
The summer sun will rise and do it’s best to start anew
A new day for you
Listless in the evening, strings to pluck, notes to bend
Computer screens and books to read but I’m still paying rent
To the memories not soon forgotten, all these thoughts I’ve left to mend
Of all those things you said and what those things really meant
So lay your head down now to rest
The summer sun will rise and do it’s best to start anew
A new day for you
Keep that fire close at heart
You better keep it burning, or it will tear you apart
So lay your head down now to rest
The summer sun will rise and do it’s best to start anew
A new day for you
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6. |
Dreaming
01:33
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Turn your back and close your eyes, I just want to start my day
The clock strikes nine so rise and shine, the clouds will take my sunshine away
Sober up those lonely eyes and leave them where you lay
I was thinking it’s ‘bout time I’ll just be on my weary way
Ooo I’m dreaming again
I’m dreaming of you
Keep me honest, right on right time, My dreams may change but who’s fit to say...
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7. |
Crow's Song
03:31
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Don’t leave me by the Tide, I’m gonna slip away
Without you by my side, I’ll end up in the bay
I’m going to slip away
The morning speaks so clear, ‘cause I didn’t sleep for long
I wish I said nothing, my words are always wrong
Like a crow singing his song
But I, well I‘ll wait
And I’ll, I’ll wait for you
The laughter is subdued, It fades in the night sky
A broken mirror heart, I see it in your eyes
It’s part of your disguise
But I, well I‘ll wait
Soft and clear, Oh words they flow like waterfalls
And ear to ear, they sound the same but they carry different stories
Well the morning’s here again, we’ll have to move along
I wish I said nothing, my words are always wrong,
Like a crow singing his song
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8. |
Christmas Eve
05:06
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It’s Christmas Eve and I see the lights
Strung above my head, sparkle in the night
I’ll run ‘round town cause my head’s on tight
Another restless day, another restless night
Without you, without you
You leave me blue, just like you always do
You’re running through my mind like a dog in sight of
Another cat to chase, another bone to bite
Another day when you’re not by my side
You’re an unlocked door, I’m a shoe untied
Without you, without you
You leave me blue, just like you always do
Can you feel the change?
It’s coming a little bit closer every day
It’s Christmas Eve and I've seen the lights
Glimmer in the dark, sparkle in my eyes
I’ll run ‘round town cause my head’s not tight
Another Christmas eve, another year in sight
Without you, without you
You leave me blue, just like you always do
Can you feel the change?
It’s coming a little bit closer every day
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9. |
Deadbolt
02:56
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Turning the lock he’s slipping out the back door
Off to find a place he’s never been before
Streetlight blues they trickle down his shoulders
His young reflection is in the glass but he feels much older
And I know you better now, better than before
At least I hope, I hope I never change you like I did before.
Shoelace Jones he’s standing on the corner
Set up for success now he’s just a stoner
Railroad ties they hold his bones down
They would’ve flown away if he hadn’t had them bound
You don’t need it, you can’t see it, no
You know me better now, better than you’d hoped
Or so I’m told, and I want to hate you but I just don’t know
He’s seen this all before, in his memories and dreams
One day he’ll never know the life he used to lead
Turning the lock he’s slipping out the back door
Hoping that someplace there’s just something more
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10. |
Fairhaven
03:56
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With a carefree mind and a heavy heart
You’ll find your feet not knowing where to start
Tell me what’s on your mind
It’s funny what you might find
I’d tell you but I don’t have the time
I have to leave, but I can’t find my mind
It ebbs and flows but never goes away
It dims and glows she’ll show you the way
Tell me what’s on your mind
I’ll tell you what’s on mine
I’d tell you but I don’t have the time
I have to leave, but I can’t find my mind
I was a sinking ship all along
Now all that’s left are these memories and a song
I’d tell you but I don’t have the time
I have to leave, but I can’t find my mind
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11. |
Sleeping Quarters
05:37
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Cream colored walls envelop me, as is my liking
Cause I’ve never found a place to be more inviting
With pursed lips and weary eyes the day is over
I’ll dream of green grass, blue-er skies, and four leaf clovers
The chill sets in as the day grows shorter
I think I’ll retire to my sleeping quarters
To write another song of some other day
When all my dear friends weren’t so far away
The clock runs slow it must be full with molasses
An oversize sweater of itchy wool on the floor with my glasses
Brand new mirror but nothing’s changed in me
Try to find a way to re-arrange reality
The chill sets in as the day grows shorter
I think I’ll retire to my sleeping quarters
To write another song of some other day
When all my dear friends weren’t so far away
mmmmmmmmm......
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Stingray Central Chicago, Illinois
Collaborative indie solo artist from the Chicago burbs.
Guitarist of The Darling Suns
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